Global Warning: Are We on the Brink of World War III? [Paperback]

Tim LaHaye (Author), Ed Hindson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2008

Prophecy experts Tim LaHaye, author of the mega–bestselling Left Behind series, and Ed Hindson team up in Global Warning —now in trade paper—to write this powerful report on the earth’s final hour.

For ages people have speculated about how the world will end. How can we discern the real clues from the many false alarms? LaHaye and Hindson examine ancient Bible prophecies in light of today’s news headlines and provide a panoramic survey of the final signs that will serve as God’s global warning to the people of all nations. Jesus promised He would someday return to Earth to bring judgment and set up His kingdom. He even reveals specific details about what will happen.

What are those details? What can we expect? Will terrorism, nuclear threats, and the Middle East crisis have a part? Are there other clues we may have missed? This captivating page–turner is a book with an urgent message for Christians and non–Christians alike!

Editorial Reviews

From AudioFile

ÒThe world is in serious trouble--and everyone knows it. Something ominous is about to happen,Ó says evangelist Tim LaHaye. HeÕs talking about the biblical signs of Òthe end timesÓ that he sees regularly in world events, as debt, crime, and global instability take hold. The author of the LEFT BEHIND series sounds alarms in his writing (with Ed Hindson)--especially in the early chapters. The brisk, urgent tone of his narration sets off bells as well. LaHayeÕs goal is to get listeners thinking about how they can be ready for the Rapture, but the shrillness of the narration puts the emphasis on end-of-the-world fears. J.A.S. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Harvest House Publishers (October 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736921958
• ISBN-13: 978-0736921954
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,388,911 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr. Tim LaHaye (www.timlahaye.com), who conceived the idea of fictionalizing an account of the Rapture and the Tribulation, is a noted author, minister, and nationally recognized speaker on Bible prophecy. He is the founder of both Tim LaHaye Ministries and The PreTrib Research Center. He also recently cofounded the Tim LaHaye School of Prophecy at Liberty University. Presently Dr. LaHaye speaks at many Bible prophecy conferences in the U.S. and Canada, where his current prophecy books are very popular.

Dr. LaHaye holds a doctor of ministry degree from Western Theological Seminary and a doctor of literature degree from Liberty University. For 25 years he pastored one of the nation's outstanding churches in San Diego, which grew to three locations. It was during that time that he founded two accredited Christian high schools, a Christian school system of ten schools, and San Diego Christian College (formerly known as Christian Heritage College).

Dr. LaHaye has written over 50 non-fiction books and co-authored 25 fiction books, many of which have been translated into 34 languages. He has written books on a wide variety of subjects, such as family life, temperaments, and Bible prophecy. His most popular fiction works, the Left Behind series, written with Jerry B. Jenkins, continue to appear on the best-seller lists of the Christian Booksellers Association, "Publishers Weekly," the "Wall Street Journal," "USA Today," and the "New York Times."

Another popular series by LaHaye and Jenkins is The Jesus Chronicles. This four-book fiction series gives readers a rich first century experience as John, Mark, Luke, and Matthew recount thrilling accounts of the life of Jesus. Dr. LaHaye is co-author of another fiction series, Babylon Rising. Each of the four titles in this series have debuted in the top 10 on the New York Times best seller list. These are suspense thrillers with thought-provoking messages.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The New "Late Great Planet Earth", April 1, 2008

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Thomas M. Magee - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Global Warning: Are We on the Brink of World War III? (Hardcover)

This book is definitely trying to be the "Late Great Planet Earth" by Hal Lindsey for the 21st Century but it doesn't quite get there. The book is definitely a real page turner. It is real easy to read no matter what your background is, church goer or not. Any will get something out of this book. One of the authors, Tim Lahaye is the same guy who wrote the Left behind series. You will definitely see the similar styles of writing.

First the author lays out some of the recent events of the past few years. The speed and frequency of these events have definitely dulled some people to what is going on. Once you read about the events and threats in one setting you will perk up for sure. Nothing he writes about is new and hasn't been mentioned in the news before. I do like how the authors do link the truth about Islam. It isn't a peaceful religion. The only people who believe that is the cocktail circuit at Georgetown. The real Islam power base in the middle east definitely don't believe it nor have they ever believed it. Islam is a religion which expanded under the power of the sword and keeps its power under threat of death if you convert. However the authors try to make the link to end times prophecy from the news events and they don't quite make it.

The theology of the story here in the book is first rate. Every point is backed up by verses from the bible. It is very easy to understand. Theology students and serious readers on the subject might get bored with the book. They do lay out a different time line than most. Their points are not quite the same as Hal Lindsey says but close. They sort of miss how the temple might play a role in the end times. They also expand their scope beyond revelations. They take from the whole bible, not just revelations. Far to many people in America don't do that. They see the confusion and images of revelations and don't draw any conclusions. When you read all of the end times prophecy from both the old and new testaments you for sure will see things differently. If you read all of those cites plus remember the exact nature isn't know yet to us humans you will convince yourself that golf next Sunday isn't quite as important as you think. I think after reading this book you will make it to church.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Global Warning, January 6, 2008

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Nancy Warnick (Palm Coast, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Global Warning: Are We on the Brink of World War III? (Hardcover)

This is an exciting book. I'm reading past history and future history. Tim La Haye
is writing about a subject that has been researched to the fullest. When I read his
books I always feel enlightened on the subject at hand. He always backs up his
findings with a scripture that I can check for myself in the Bible. I like reading his
books, its always worth my time. We may be on the brink of World War III, but this
will lead to something even greater than WWIII, the most anticipated appearance of
our Lord.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Same old LaHaye, February 9, 2008

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Thomas Blackburn - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Global Warning: Are We on the Brink of World War III? (Hardcover)

If you have read any of LaHaye's previous commentaries on end time prophecy, you have already read most of this book. He rehashes a little bit of middle east current events and fits it into the Gog - Magog prophecies. You're read it before. If you haven't read any of LaHaye's stuff before you would be better starting with his "Revelation Unvieled" in which he presents his eschatological arguments in a straight forward very readable fashion.